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Designing Alarms for PROFINET Devices [Tech Tip]

Alarms, Diagnostics, Errors… these terms get thrown around a lot when people discuss how to communicate when bad things happen on the network. But what do they really mean?

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  • Post published:December 4, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:7 mins read

Using PROFINET Commander [Tech Tip]

As a developer, vendor, or end user you may have to interact with PROFINET devices. The PROFINET Commander tool makes it efficient and intuitive...Learn more about one of the many PROFINET tools available

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  • Post published:November 1, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:2 mins read
Read more about the article The Evolutionary Trends of Automation

The Evolutionary Trends of Automation

Industrial automation is continuously evolving and adapting to complex environments. Learn about the evolution of automation and its most recent trends: Industry 4.0 and IIoT.

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  • Post published:September 26, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:2 mins read
Read more about the article Why PROFIenergy is a Big Deal [Tech Tip]

Why PROFIenergy is a Big Deal [Tech Tip]

What makes using PROFIenergy so powerful (pun intended) and easy for engineers programming PLCs? Learn how and when to apply PROFIenergy to a diverse array of PROFINET devices.

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  • Post published:September 26, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:5 mins read
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Test your Knowledge: Ethernet Quiz

How well do you know PROFINET? For that matter, how well do you know Ethernet? Since PROFINET uses standard unmodified Ethernet, it's time to make sure you've got your facts straight.

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  • Post published:August 2, 2017
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  • Reading time:1 min read
Read more about the article PROFINET and HMIs [Tech Tip]

PROFINET and HMIs [Tech Tip]

There can be confusion when engineers begin to use Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and PROFINET. Read this Tech Tip to educate yourself!

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  • Post published:August 2, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:3 mins read
Read more about the article IO Link: Did You Know

IO Link: Did You Know

Did you know that new options for diagnostics are available? IO-Link now makes it possible to transfer larger data volumes.

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  • Post published:May 30, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:2 mins read
Read more about the article Tech Tip: Designing for Available Bandwidth

Tech Tip: Designing for Available Bandwidth

A frequently expressed concern of PROFINET users is bandwidth. Is there enough? How can I be sure? This is a legitimate concern, prompting a reminder that there’s never a substitute for doing the engineering. Architect the system with bandwidth usage in mind.

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  • Post published:May 30, 2017
  • Post category:TECH TIPS
  • Reading time:2 mins read
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